Physician

Description Job Summary:Assists in providing patient care, including patient evaluations and health screenings. Supports Medical Director by performing intake, discharge, and administrative procedures while communicating effectively with the nursing staff, counselors, and Program Director.Essential Functions:Physical examination of all patients upon admission, including, without limitation, annual physical examinations and health examinations, and review with patients of admissions-related laboratory results.All examinations shall be performed in accordance with the applicable rules and regulations for medically monitored treatment programs/facilities in the state in which the clinic operates.Issuance of patient medication changed orders and such verbal orders as may be issued, as applicable to state rules and regulations.Completion of readmission physical examinations and annual physical examinations of all patients.Availability to staff for emergency management of patient careReferral of patients to primary care providers for medical conditions other than narcotic addictionTraining of nursing staffSupervision of nursing staff regarding changes in medication dosage via verbal or written ordersProvides reports as requestedAttends weekly treatment team meetings with counselors or documents in the patient record as an alternative.The Program Physician is the professional tasked with labeling medication bottles in the absence of the Pharmacist.The program physician will work under the direction of a medical doctor.Other duties as assigned.Supervisory Responsibilities:(Scope of the person’s authority, including a list of jobs that report to this job).NoneEssential Qualifications:(To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the competencies (minimum knowledge, skill, and ability) required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education/Licensure/Certification:Medical Doctor in the state where the clinic is locatedRequired Knowledge:Must be computer literate and have knowledge of all Microsoft products, especially Microsoft Outlook and Office, Google Suite, as well as Call Center hardware and software.Preferred Knowledge: 1 year of EMR experience Experience Required: One year of experience in the field of Substance Abuse is preferred.Skill and Ability: Must possess excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills, be able to multitask, prioritize, and be dependable, reliable, and flexible.Colonial Management Group, LP./New Season provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Job or State RequirementsPhysician License in the Sate of SC, DEA with 2, 2N, 3, 4, & 5 Scheduling, Credentialed through Medicaid/Medicare